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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Donald Erskine

'Going Green': Hydro goes vegan for pop-star's sold-out shows

THE HYDRO has announced a massive shake-up to their menu as all food will be plant-based for some huge shows.

Ahead of Billie Eilish's sold-out shows this week, the venue has announced a change to its food offerings, featuring a meatless menu.

They've said they're "Going Green for Billie" ahead of American superstar Billie Eilish's gigs at the Clydeside arena tonight and tomorrow. The superstar said she hopes to make the tour as sustainable as possible.

Playfully titled options on the menu utilise the award-winning singer's back catalogue of songs to inspire the names of each dish.

Billie Eilish has two sold out shows at the Hydro this weekBillie Eilish has two sold out shows at the Hydro this week (Image: Archive)

Announcing the change on social media, the Hydro said: "We are excited to announce that for both Billie Eilish shows at the OVO Hydro (7 and 8 July), we will be offering all plant-based hot food across all retail units."

The menu features the "Bad Guy Burger – a Beetroot and bean burger... duh!",  the "Birds of a Feather – Shittake burger on a soft bun", and the "You Should See me in a Crown – Classic Quorn burger".

They have a range of pizzas too, including the "What Was I Made For? – Margherite pizza with plant-based cheese", the "No Time to Die – Plant-based meatball marinara pizza" and the "Lovely Pizza. – Vibrant and colourful roasted pepper pizza".

And for those looking for a lighter bite, they also have the "Ocean Eyes – Cheese and curry sauce fries", the "Bury a Friend – Our signature home-made plain fries" and the "All the Good Guys Go to Hell – Spiced BBQ fries".

Fans have been camping out ahead of Billie Eilish's sold-out show at the Hydro tonight.

The Birds of a Feather singer has been on her world tour since September last year and doors will open at 6pm tonight.

Ecstatic fans piled into tents inside the red pedestrian walkway bridge over the Clydeside Expressway last night and in the early hours of this morning.

The dedicated "Eyelashers" have been lining up in the hopes of getting to the front of the sold-out crowd.

Glasgow Hydro announces all food will be plant-basedGlasgow Hydro announces all food will be plant-based (Image: Newsquest)

In going green for the shows, Eilish is continuing her long-standing partnership with environmental non-profit REVERB.

This previously resulted in over £790,000 being donated to greenhouse gas reduction, and climate justice projects.

The tour will also work to reduce single-use plastic waste, supporting climate action, and updating concession offerings to promote and encourage plant-based food options with Support+Feed.

Fans are encouraged to join the effort to make the tour more sustainable.

Where possible, take public transportation and carpool to and from the shows to help reduce pollution and encourage more public transportation options.

In addition to efforts to decrease waste through reducing or eliminating single-use plastics and diverting landfill waste with compost and recycling, venues will be offering plant-based food options at all shows.

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